- Source: History of rugby union matches between Munster and Connacht
- History of rugby union matches between Munster and Connacht
- History of rugby union matches between Leinster and Munster
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- History of rugby union matches between Leinster and Connacht
- History of rugby union matches between Munster and Ulster
- History of rugby union matches between Connacht and Ulster
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- History of rugby union matches between Leinster and Ulster
Munster versus Connacht is a rivalry that dates back to the foundation of the game in Ireland in 1879. Games between the two have occurred on an annual basis since the inception of the IRFU Interprovincial Championship in 1946. Since the beginning of the inter-provincials in 1946, Munster hold an 88–13 advantage in overall wins, with three draws. Additionally, since the inception of the Celtic League in 2001–02, Munster hold a 36–9 advantage in overall wins, with one draw in that time.
Summary of games since 1946
Statistics
Biggest wins
Munster: 67–17 (1999–2000)
Connacht: 35–14 (2015–16)
Highest scoring match
Munster 67–17 Connacht (84 points, 1999–2000)
Lowest scoring match
Munster 3–0 Connacht (3 points, 1957–58)
Most consecutive wins
Munster: 22 (1987–88 – 2003–04)
Connacht: 2 (2015–16)
Results
A history of Munster–Connacht results since the formation of the inter-provincial championship in 1946:
Gallery
References
See also
IRFU Interprovincial Championship
History of rugby union matches between Connacht and Ulster
History of rugby union matches between Leinster and Connacht
History of rugby union matches between Leinster and Munster
History of rugby union matches between Leinster and Ulster
History of rugby union matches between Munster and Ulster